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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 508224  Size: MH

    Important: If vehicle is equipped with optional Rear Air Bags (AW9) the following steps must be done, to completely enable the SIR system.

  1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  2. Connect the passenger rear side air bag yellow connector (3) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (2).
  3. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the passenger rear side air bag yellow connector (3).
  4. Connect the driver rear side air bag yellow connector (3) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (2).
  5. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) to the driver rear side air bag yellow connector (3).
  6. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.

  7. Object Number: 513358  Size: SH
  8. Connect the driver side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (2) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
  9. Install both Connector Position Assurance (CPA) locks (3) to the driver side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (1) located under the driver seat.
  10. Connect the passenger side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (2) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (1).
  11. Install both Connector Position Assurance (CPA) locks (3) to the passenger side (seat) air bag and pretensioner yellow connector (1) located under the passenger seat.

  12. Object Number: 464940  Size: SH
  13. Connect the passenger (IP) frontal air bag yellow connector (2) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (1) located above the passenger sound insulator.
  14. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (4) to the passenger yellow connector (1).
  15. Install the passenger sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  16. Object Number: 464953  Size: SH
  17. Connect the driver frontal air bag yellow connector (4) to the vehicle harness yellow connector (3) located next to steering column (2).
  18. Install the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) (1) to the driver yellow connector (3).
  19. Install the driver sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

  20. Object Number: 465618  Size: SH
  21. Rear fuse block is located under the rear seat.
  22. Install the SIR fuse to the rear fuse block.
  23. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  24. Staying well away from all air bags, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  25. 20.1. The AIR BAG warning lamp will flash 6 to 10 times.
    20.2. The AIR BAG warning lamp will then turn OFF.
  26. Perform the SIR Diagnostic System Check if the AIR BAG warning lamp does not operate as described. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - SIR .